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What circumstances can result in trauma?

Trauma may result from a single event, repeated events, or circumstances experienced as physically or emotionally harmful or threatening.

What is the aim of trauma-informed care?

It recognizes trauma’s possible effects, responds with awareness, and seeks to avoid retraumatization. Patients do not need to disclose or prove trauma.

What do possible indicators of abuse establish?

They are cues for careful, respectful assessment—not proof. Consider the whole clinical picture, including the patient’s account, injuries, health needs, and safety.

What takes priority when a patient may be in immediate danger?

Address urgent medical needs and immediate danger first, including urgent risks such as further harm or suicide. Follow emergency procedures if the patient is in immediate danger.

What should a nurse explain about confidentiality?

Do not promise absolute secrecy. Reporting duties and permitted disclosures vary by jurisdiction and situation; explain what must be shared, with whom, and why.

How does consent apply during a sexual assault forensic examination?

Obtain informed consent for each part of the examination or evidence-collection process. A person may accept some care and decline other parts.

Whom does Adult Protective Services serve?

APS serves older adults and adults with disabilities and responds to reports that may involve abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation. Reporting pathways depend on local rules.

Why does a lack of visible distress not rule out trauma?

Reactions vary. A person may show distress, numbness, fear, anger, difficulty concentrating, or no visible reaction.

How can a nurse support a patient’s choice and control?

Ask permission before touching, examining, or asking sensitive questions. Offer choices when possible and accept the patient’s decision to pause or decline.

How should a nurse approach sensitive safety questions?

When appropriate and safe, speak with the patient alone. Do not ask about possible harm in front of someone who may be causing it.

What are the five actions in WHO’s LIVES approach?

Listen with empathy, inquire about needs, validate the person’s experience, enhance safety, and support connection to services.

How should a nurse respond if a patient is unsure about leaving?

Work with the patient on practical options. Do not pressure them to leave, report to police, or take another action unless law or an immediate safety emergency requires it.